Recreation
Fri. Dec. 17
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park will again host holiday candlelight tours of the entire developed cave route. This special event allows visitors to see and enjoy the caverns by the warm, festive glow of candle lanterns. Participants…
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park 25 Lewis and Clark Caverns Rd.
Cost: $25 adults, $15 youth
Age: All Ages
Fitness
Fri. Dec. 17
The City of Bozeman, GoGallatin and Downtown Bozeman are partnering to offer a holiday season challenge for bicyclists this year. The “12 Days of Bikemas” is an event…
Online
Cost: FREE
Visual Art
Fri. Dec. 17
"Hive," "Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy," "Luzzu."
Online
Cost: $10-12
Education
10-10:45am Fri. Dec. 17
Join us each week for a shared story time, hands-on experiment in a related STEM topic, and take home craft. Mondays and Fridays at 10:00am and 11:00am, included with admission.
Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman
Cost: Included with admission
Age: Preschool
Education
10-11am Fri. Dec. 17
Read, talk, sing, and play with your baby or toddler through sensory awareness activities, art, music, and other gross and fine motor explorations designed specifically for newborns to age 3 ½.
Museum of the Rockies 600 West Kagy Boulevard, Bozeman
Cost: Included with MOR membership/admission.
Words
10am Fri. Dec. 17
Montana State University will host its 135th commencement at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 17, at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse 1 Bobcat Circle, Bozeman
Cost: RSVP Required
Age: All Ages
Words
10:15-11am Fri. Dec. 17
Featuring songs, rhymes, and stories with a slightly more complex structure followed up by a craft or activity and socialization time.
Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: children ages 3-6
Education
11-11:45am Fri. Dec. 17
Join us each week for a shared story time, hands-on experiment in a related STEM topic, and take home craft. Mondays and Fridays at 10:00am and 11:00am, included with admission.
Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman
Cost: Included with admission
Age: Preschool
Kids
11am-1pm Fri. Dec. 17
Meet n Greet with Santa at The Mainstreet Market Downtown Bozeman.
Mainstreet Market 233 E Main St., Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Visual Art
11am-5pm Fri. Dec. 17
80 Native American artworks contemporary and from the past. Come and experience the exquisite work by these amazing artists.
Bozeman Art Museum 2612 W Main St Ste B, Bozeman
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Family
2:30-4pm Fri. Dec. 17
Join us for a period of open building and creation with legos.
Belgrade Community Library 106 N Broadway, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: Kindergarten - 6th grade
Education
3-6pm Fri. Dec. 17
All things tech at your child's fingertips: 3D Printing, machine take-apart, robotics, laser cutting, and more! All activities are supervised by our incredibly helpful educators.
Montana Science Center 2744 W Main St, Bozeman
Cost: Included with admission or membership
Age: Drop off for ages 9+. Ages 6+ when accompanied by an adult
Kids
4-7pm Fri. Dec. 17
Santa Claus is visiting the Gallatin Valley Mall Macy’s Court Black Friday through Christmas Eve!
Gallatin Valley Mall 2825 West Main St., Bozeman
Cost: $35+
Age: All Ages
Family
5:30-8:30pm Fri. Dec. 17
Bring your family and meet your neighbors and friends for a fun night of lights at the Holiday Light Park including carolers, food trucks, wagon rides, and photos with Santa.
Belgrade Senior Center 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Family
6-11pm Fri. Dec. 17
Stroll through an outdoor winter wonderland each night in Dec from dusk to 11pm. The park will be filled with sparkling lights including the Memorial Light Tunnels and decorated with your favorite holiday inflatable characters.
Belgrade Senior Center 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
Nightlife
6pm Fri. Dec. 17
It’s the most wonderful time of year and to celebrate, Tune Up, the basement bar located in the Kimpton Armory Hotel has transformed into an over-the-top holiday hot spot all month long.
Tune Up Bar at Kimpton Armory Hotel 24 West Mendenhall Street, Bozeman
Age: 21+
Food & Drink
6pm Fri. Dec. 17
If you have been looking for a place to show off those skills, this is the place to do it!
Pine Creek Lodge 2496 E. River Road, Livingston
Music
7-9pm Fri. Dec. 17
Live local Jazz.
Red Tractor Pizza 1007 W Main St, Bozeman
Cost: no cover
Age: All ages
Music
7:30pm Fri. Dec. 17
The Ellen Theatre invites audiences to return for this much-loved holiday production.
The Ellen Theatre 17 W. Main St., Bozeman
Cost: Youth (17 & Under) $20.50, Adults $20.50 - $37.50
Age: All Ages
Music
8pm Fri. Dec. 17
The Band of Drifters plays Modern American Roots Music and they encourage you to dance. Based mostly in Montana & Tennessee, the band also includes players from all over the country; keeping the music varied in arrangement, instrumentation…
The Jump 75770 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway
Cost: No Cover
Shopping
8pm Fri. Dec. 17
Calling the guys of Bozeman! Let us help you get your ladies/partners the Christmas present of their dreams!
Grab a $3 MAP Brewing draft beer from the cafe and explore the shops of Luxe Society, Bonnie & Clyde, Paper & Grace, and Inland to…
Cost: $3
Nightlife
10-11:30pm Fri. Dec. 17
Naughty & Nice is a two-level party made for everyone on Santa's list! If you are on the nice list this year, head to El Camino. Naughty? Kitty Warren is the place for you. DJ's & Drink Specials at both locations.
El Camino 211 E Main St, Bozeman
Cost: No Cover
